Top 10 2020 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat: Which GMs Are Getting the Pink Slip? Who is Getting the Hottest Seat for 2020? Which GMs Are Safe?
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Top 10 2020 MLB General Managers (GMs) on the Hot Seat
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Now that the 2020 MLB Season is almost here, now is the time to start speculating in terms of which General Managers (GM) will be on the hot seat. Even though 2020 Opening Day is a few weeks from now, it’s never too early to evaluate each GM’s situation entering the new season. First, let’s reveal which general managers appeared to be safe from the hot seat:
GMs that are SAFE from the Hot Seat
Thad Levine (Twins)
- Won 1st Division Title Since 2010
- First Postseason Appearance Since 2017
- Signed INF Josh Donaldson and LHP Rich Hill
- Re-Signed RHP Sergio Romo
Erik Neander (Rays)
- Won 96 Games in 2019
- First Playoff Appearance Since 2013
- Traded OF Tommy Pham to Padres
- Acquired OF Jose Martinez from Cardinals
Alex Anthopoulos (Braves)
- Back-to-Back Postseason Appearances for 1st Time Since 2012-2013
- Signed LHP Cole Hamels and LHP Will Smith
David Frost (Athletics)
- Back-to-Back Playoff Appearances for 1st Time Since 2012-2014
- Traded INF Jurickson Profar to Padres
- Sent RHP Jharel Cotton to Cubs
Now, let’s talk about the 2020 GMs who could be let go by their respective teams. The rankings from 10-6 are the GMs that have a warm seat for 2020. Meanwhile, the rankings from 6-1 describe the general managers that have the hottest seat going into the 2020 campaign. Without further adieu, let’s reveal the hot seat managers for the upcoming season.
Top 10 2020 MLB General Managers (GMs) Who Could be Fired During the 2020 Season
Warm Seat (10-6)
10. Dayton Moore (Royals)
- GM for Royals Since 2006
- Finished in 4th Place in AL Central (59-103) in 2019
- No postseason appearances since 2015 World Series
- Hired Mike Matheny as Manager Before 2020
9. Jon Daniels (Rangers)
- GM for Rangers Since 2005
- Finished 3rd in AL West in 2019 (78-84)
- Signed RHP Kyle Gibson and INF Todd Frazier
- Team Has Not Made the Playoffs Since 2016
8. A.J. Preller (Padres)
- GM for Padres Since 2014
- Team has not made the postseason since 2006
- No winning record since 2010 (90-72)
- Finished in Last Place in NL West in 2019 (70-92)
- Hired Jayce Tingler as Manager Before 2020
- Signed LHP Drew Pomeranz in Free Agency
- Acquired INF Jurickson Profar from Athletics
7. Mike Elias (Orioles)
- GM for Orioles Since 2018
- Finished in Last Place in AL East in 2019 (54-108)
- Signed C Bryan Holaday in Offseason
- Has not been to the playoffs since 2016
6. Billy Eppler (Angels)
- GM for Angels Since 2015
- Club has only been to the playoffs once since 2009
- Last such appearance was in 2014
- Signed INF Anthony Rendon and RHP Julio Tehran
- Hired Joe Maddon as Manager Before 2020
- Finished in 4th Place in AL West in 2019 (72-90)
Hot Seat (5-3)
5. Al Avila (Tigers)
- GM for Tigers Since 2015
- Finished Last in AL Central in 2019 (47-114)
- Signed RHP Ivan Nova in Free Agency
- No playoff appearance since 2014
4. Rick Hahn (White Sox)
- GM for White Sox Since 2012
- Finished in 3rd Place in AL Central (72-89) in 2019
- No winning record since 2012 (85-77)
- Team has not been to the playoffs since 2008
- Signed C Yasmani Grandal & LHP Gio Gonzalez
- Re-Signed Jose Abreu & Signed LHP Dallas Keuchel
3. Michael Hill (Marlins)
- GM for Marlins Since 2015
- Finished in Last Place in NL East in 2019 (57-105)
- Club has not accomplished a winning season since 2009 (87-75)
- Team has not made the postseason since winning the World Series in 2003
- Signed OF Corey Dickerson in Offseason
Hottest Seat (2-1)
2. Jerry Dipoto (Mariners)
- GM for Mariners Since 2015
- Team has longest playoff drought in the majors (and professional sports)
- Last postseason appearance was in 2001
- Finished in Last Place in AL West in 2019 (68-94)
- Traded RHP Mike Leake to Diamondbacks in 2019 Trade Deadline
1. Matt Klentak (Phillies)
- GM for Phillies Since 2015
- Has Not Made the Playoffs Since 2011
- Team Failed Expectations in 2019 Despite Signings of Bryce Harper & J.T. Realmuto
- Signed INF Didi Gregorius in Offseason
- Hired Joe Girardi as Manager Before 2020
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